CPL (Cost Per Lead)
Total spend divided by leads produced. The first number that tells you whether a campaign is working, because it connects money spent to something you can call back.
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The definition
Total spend divided by leads produced. The first number that tells you whether a campaign is working, because it connects money spent to something you can call back.
Why it matters to an owner
Know your break-even CPL before you spend a dollar — above it, every lead loses money.
Keep going
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